Iran · Trekking

4-Day Mount Damavand Summit Trek from Tehran with Hot Springs

4 Days Round trip from Tehran Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to the summit of Mount Damavand at 5,671 m
02 Acclimatize along the southern route via Goosfandsara and Bargah Sevom
03 Enjoy beautiful landscape views throughout the high-altitude hike
04 Relax in hot spring waters emerging from beneath Mount Damavand

Admire the views of Mount Damavand, an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Iran, on this 4-day trekking adventure from Tehran. Follow the southern route through Polur, Goosfandsara, and Bargah Sevom as you acclimatize for the summit climb at 5,671 m. Along the way, enjoy picturesque mountain landscapes, camp at high altitude, and unwind after the strenuous trek with a relaxing dip in hot spring waters beneath the mountain.

Admire the views of Mount Damavand, an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Iran, on this 4-day trekking adventure from Tehran.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tehran, Mount Damavand

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tehran to Goosfandsara Base Camp

Meet your local tour guide at 9:00 am for pick-up and transfer. Start the 3-hour drive from Tehran to Polur, a small village on the Damavand trekking route.
Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the base camp on the southern trekking route of Mount Damavand - Goosfandsara (Sheep Pasture), locally called The Mosque, at almost 3,100 m.
Trek up to almost 3,800 m for acclimatization, then descend back to the base camp.
Enjoy a healthy dinner and spend the night at the base camp in tents or in a room at the Mosque.

Day 02

Trek to Bargah Sevom

Have a good breakfast and leave the base camp at 8:00 am for the trek to Bargah Sevom at almost 4,200 m, which takes about 4 hours.
Enjoy lunch, rest for a while, and then go on a short acclimatization trek up to almost 4,900 m. This trek will help you sleep better before the next day's Mount Damavand climb.

Overnight stay at camp or in tents.

Day 03

Summit Mount Damavand and Unwind in Hot Springs

Wake up at 5:00 am so you can make the most of the daylight while trekking.
Have a good breakfast and climb Mount Damavand, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. Enjoy great landscape views along the way.
Begin the descent to camp. Have a delicious lunch with melon or watermelon for dessert, rest for a while, and then descend to the base camp at 4:00 pm.
Drive to the guest house in 4WD vehicles and head to a local hot spring pool for a relaxing swim. The spring waters emerge from beneath Mount Damavand.
Relish a delicious dinner at a local restaurant next to the hot spring pool and stay overnight at a guest house.

Day 04

Village Sightseeing and Return to Tehran

Go on a short sightseeing tour around the village for about an hour to get to know the area.
Leave for Tehran at about 12:00 pm and have lunch at a cosy local restaurant on the way back.

The route